General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -31st May

Q1. Who laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Academy of Coastal Policing in Dwaraka, Gujarat to provide comprehensive training facilities to over three thousand security personnel annually?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Mansukh Mandaviya

(c) Amit Shah

(d) Rajnath Singh

(e) None of the above

Q2. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced LEI system for issuers that have listed or are planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts. What is the meaning of abbreviation of ‘L’ is LEI system?

(a) Legal

(b) Listed

(c) Limit

(d) Long term

(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has announced a new insurance scheme for toddy tappers called ‘Geetha Karmikula Bhima.’ program for farmers for providing financial assistance to the families of toddy tappers who die due to accidents while collecting toddy from palm trees in the fields?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Jharkhand

(c) Telangana

(d) Haryana

(e) None of the above

Q4. The weaponry and equipment of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were utilized by the soldiers participating in ‘EX-KAVACH.’. Where the ‘EX-KAVACH’ was held recently?

(a) Ladakh

(b) Andaman & Nicobar

(c) Pune

(d) Jaisalmer

(e) None of the above

Q5. Which nation is reportedly considering joining the ‘Climate Club,’ an environmental initiative started by the G7 to promote stronger climate action?

(a) USA

(b) India

(c) France

(d) Sweden

(e) None of the above

Q6. Which state government has decided to further extend its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior and junior) for another ten years from 2023 to 2033?

(a) Haryana

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Delhi

(d) Odisha

(e) None of the above

Q7. The Australian High Commission in India has recently announced its government grant for a project in Kargil. Who is the high commissioner of Australia to India?

(a) Kristina Keneally

(b) Barry O’Farrell

(c) Nick Greiner

(d) Bruce Cowan

(e) None of the above

Q8. The theme for International Thalassaemia Day 2023 is “Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap.” On which day World Thalassaemia Day is observed to raise awareness about a genetic disorder called Thalassaemia?

(a) 5 May

(b) 8 May

(c) 6 May

(d) 7 May

(e) None of the above

Q9. Give the name of the creator of the Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage (IISH) and a former scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) who has passed away at the age of 68.

(a) Anna Mani

(b) Narayanan Embranthiri

(c) N. Gopalakrishnan

(d) AK Raychudhari

(e) None of the above

Q10. Which state government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Telangana

(c) Gujarat

(d) Delhi

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Academy of Coastal Policing in Dwaraka, Gujarat.
In his address, Shah emphasized the BJP government’s commitment to coastal security, stating that it is a top priority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for issuers that have listed or are planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts.
This unique global identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions aims to create a global reference data system that uniquely identifies every legal entity that is a party to a financial transaction.

S3. Ans(c)
Sol. The Telangana government has announced a new insurance scheme for toddy tappers called ‘Geetha Karmikula Bhima.’
The scheme is similar to the ‘Rythu Bhima’ program for farmers and is aimed at providing financial assistance to the families of toddy tappers who die due to accidents while collecting toddy from palm trees in the fields.

S4.Ans (b)
Sol. On April 5, 2023, the Andaman & Nicobar command, which is India’s sole tri-services unit, held a collaborative military drill named Exercise ‘KAVACH.’
The soldiers performed multiple exercises such as amphibious landing, air landing operations, heliborne operations, and swift insertion of special forces commandos.

S5. Ans(b)
Sol. India is reportedly considering joining the ‘Climate Club,’ an environmental initiative started by the G7 to promote stronger climate action. The club’s three pillars are advancing ambitious and transparent climate policies, supporting substantial industrial decarbonisation, and encouraging international cooperation towards a just transition.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. The Odisha government has decided to further extend its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior and junior) for another ten years from 2023 to 2033.
The decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. The announcement was made during a special meeting at Srinagar, which was chaired by the Australian high commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
This is a first-time initiative in the history of Ladakh, and it is expected to provide immense benefits to the region.

S8. Ans(b)
Sol. May 8 marks World Thalassaemia Day, which is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about a genetic disorder called Thalassaemia. This disorder causes the body to produce insufficient amounts of haemoglobin, which is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood.
The aim of World Thalassaemia Day is to increase understanding and knowledge about this blood disorder and show support for those who live with it. The theme for this year’s International Thalassaemia Day is “Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap.”

S9. Ans(c)
Sol. N. Gopalakrishnan, the creator of the Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage (IISH) and a former scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has passed away at the age of 68. Gopalakrishnan held a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, a Master of Arts degree in Sociology, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. The Telangana government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework. It is designed to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India.
The policy aims to provide support for research and development, encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and promote the adoption of robotics technology across various sectors.